The nine puppets, although re puppets, have survived countless eons and have long developed human emotions.
"The great catastrophe of the Heavenly Vault World is imminent. The Saint Heir is the hope of the Heavenly Vault World and also the hope of our Heavenly Vault Divine Palace. Once this old man dissipates, you nine must assist the Saint Heir and inherit the position of Palace Master...!"
The Thick Earth Palace Master spoke slowly, explaining many matters of succession and many important tasks to the nine puppets.
Lin Feng was unconscious due to poisoning, unable to converse with Lin Feng directly, and could only entrust a few puppets to accomplish it.
"You may all leave now! Return in a day’s ti."
After a long period, with all matters addressed, the Thick Earth Palace Master waved them off.
"Yes!"
The nine puppets responded and promptly exited the stone chamber, closing the stone gate behind them.
The nine puppets did not leave but instead stood guard outside the stone gate, awaiting orders.
Ti passed slowly, and the nine puppets, who had witnessed countless eons, for the first ti felt one day to be so long.
Within the stone chamber, there was not a sound, and Jing Yi, Shi Yi, and the others could only wait in silence.
Amidst the anxious waiting of the nine, a day finally passed.
Subsequently, Shi Yi gently pushed open the stone chamber’s door, and the nine puppets re-entered the stone chamber.
However, at this mont in the stone chamber, only Lin Feng lay on the ground; the Thick Earth Palace Master was already gone.
The nine puppets bowed in the direction of the array to bid farewell to the Thick Earth Palace Master.
After a deep bow, the nine puppets imdiately went to check Lin Feng’s condition.
After their examination, all of them breathed a sigh of relief. The toxins in Lin Feng’s body were completely neutralized, but his body had been severely damaged by the poison, and he had yet to regain consciousness.
"Thankfully, he passed through the danger safely. In two days, the Saint Heir will awaken." Shi Yi said.
Subsequently, they carried Lin Feng out of the stone chamber.
...
Lin Feng had a dream, a very beautiful dream.
In the dream, he saved Hong Qingxuan unhard, and not only that, but the lifeless Qian Xunyue was also revived by him!
Xi’er, Hong Qingxuan, Qian Xunyue, the three most important won in his life, all returned to his side.
Everything was so beautiful!
However, a dream must end, and not long after, Lin Feng slowly awoke, ending the dream.
Gently opening his eyes, Lin Feng found himself lying on a stone slab bed in the sa palace he had stayed in last ti at the Heavenly Vault Divine Palace.
"Saint Heir, you are awake!"
Jing Yi’s voice sounded, and his tall figure appeared before Lin Feng.
"Senior Jing Yi!" Lin Feng softly called, attempting to rise, but found his body felt as heavy as a mountain, beyond his control.
"Do not move, Saint Heir!"
Jing Yi pressed down with his palm and said, "Your body was severely damaged by the Netherworld Poison Water. I have already given you the finest Spiritual dicine, and you are currently recovering, but you need to rest quietly for a while longer."
"Understood! Thank you, Senior Jing Yi!" Lin Feng thanked him.
"There is no need for thanks, Saint Heir!"
Jing Yi shook his head and asked solemnly, "Saint Heir, who injured you?"
"Soone from the Yellow Springs Demon Sect!" Lin Feng spoke in a low voice, feeling a deep sense of bla towards himself for being so careless as to fall victim to the poisonous hands of a certain ******.
Nonetheless, the woman’s transformation technique was truly remarkable; her appearance and aura were identical to Hong Qingxuan’s. Without careful observation, it was difficult to detect any flaws.
Jing Yi nodded, already anticipating the involvent of the Yellow Springs Demon Sect.
"Saint Heir, rest assured as you heal. Once you have fully recovered, we will tell you everything about the Heavenly Vault World and the trialists!" Jing Yi said.
"Alright!" Lin Feng slightly nodded, eager to learn the details about the trialists.
After chatting casually with Lin Feng for a while longer, Jing Yi took his leave.
Lin Feng lay on the stone slab bed, gradually calming his thoughts and pondering over the matter of the Yellow Springs Demon Sect.
Since Hong Qingxuan was not saved, it was unlikely that there would be another chance for rescue anyti soon. After this incident, whether she would be in danger remained unknown!
Lin Feng was deeply worried, but given his current condition, he lacked the ability for another rescue. He could only wait until he beca stronger to save Hong Qingxuan.
He could only hope that she would be safe and sound with her great fortune!
Afterward, Lin Feng stopped overthinking and focused on resting and recovering.
Ti flies, and half a month quickly goes by. During this period, Jing Yi and eight other puppets often co to visit Lin Feng.
Sikong Yan and Wenren Tiandu also each ca twice.
In half a month, although Lin Feng hasn’t fully recovered, he is able to move freely.
His strength has recovered to about fifty or sixty percent.
On this day, as Lin Feng sits in ditation in the palace, all nine puppets, along with Sikong Yan and Wenren Tiandu, arrive.
"Saint Heir! Your injuries have mostly healed, and today you will officially succeed as Palace Master!" Jing Yi says solemnly in front of Lin Feng.
"Succeed as Palace Master?" Lin Feng is surprised by the words; this event is too sudden, wasn’t it supposed to be communicated beforehand!
"Indeed!"
Shi Yi nods: "Saint Heir, although your cultivation is presently at the Seventh Layer of the Martial King Realm, according to Sikong Yan and Wenren Tiandu, you already possess the strength of the Fifth or Sixth Layer of the Martial Emperor Realm, and are fully capable of formally succeeding as Palace Master!"
"This... isn’t this too hasty?" Lin Feng is sowhat speechless; the Heavenly Vault Divine Palace is practically an empty shell now, there’s no rush in succeeding as Palace Master!
"It’s not hasty; once the Saint Heir succeeds as Palace Master, other matters can be considered afterward!" Huo Yi asserts.
"Lin Feng, succeeding as Palace Master is imperative!" Wenren Tiandu says.
"Indeed! You are bound to succeed eventually!" Sikong Yan states.
"Alright!" Seeing everyone’s insistence, Lin Feng nods; indeed, this day would co sooner or later, whether early or late it makes no difference.
Imdiately afterward, Lin Feng follows the puppets out of the residential palace.
They arrive at a grand hall nad the ’Ancestral Hall,’ which is the place where the statues of forr Palace Masters are placed.
"Saint Heir, since tis are different now, the succession ceremony will not be held; you only need to pay respects to the ancestors, and you will officially succeed!" Jing Yi states solemnly.
Lin Feng nods in agreent; simpler is better, he doesn’t need any pomp!
Imdiately, Lin Feng walks in front of the statues, his expression solemn as he gazes at them.
At this mont, he hears Jing Yi’s voice once again.
"To the forr Palace Masters above, today, Saint Heir Lin Feng succeeds as the new Palace Master of the Heavenly Vault Divine Palace, leading it back to its forr glory!"
Jing Yi’s voice echoes throughout the grand hall, and suddenly, faint white light rises from the statues.
Swish, swish, swish!!
Clusters of white light shoot forward, all entering Lin Feng’s body.
"What is this?" Lin Feng is surprised, but as the white light enters his body, he feels no change.
Lin Feng turns his gaze to Jing Yi, showing a questioning expression.
Jing Yi smiles and says: "Saint Heir, this is the blessing of the forr Palace Masters; although it won’t increase your strength, it will subtly enhance your fortune."
"Enhance fortune?" Lin Feng is even more surprised; if it can enhance his fortune, that would be wonderful.
Fortune, though seemingly intangible, indeed exists and significantly impacts a Martial Artist.
"Saint Heir, please perform the nine-bow grand salute to the forr Palace Masters!" Jing Yi instructs.
This succession occasion is hosted by Jing Yi alone, while the other puppets quietly watch.
Lin Feng takes a deep breath, then solemnly cups his fists, bowing nine tis to the dozens of statues.
"Salutations to the Palace Master!"
"Salutations to the Palace Master!"
"Salutations to the Palace Master!"
Once Lin Feng completes the nine bows, all nine puppets, along with Sikong Yan and Wenren Tiandu, bow to him.
From this mont on, Lin Feng officially becos the Palace Master of the Heavenly Vault Divine Palace.
After countless millennia of silence, the Heavenly Vault Divine Palace once again has a new Palace Master.
"You may all rise!"
Lin Feng turns to the crowd and gestures with a wave.
Imdiately, everyone stands up, and Jing Yi says: "Please, Palace Master, proceed to the Heavenly Vault Divine Hall; we have important matters to discuss!"
Lin Feng nods, and then they proceed toward the Heavenly Vault Divine Hall.
The Thick Earth Palace Master, having fulfilled his mission, completely fades into the world.
The Heavenly Vault Divine Hall is the grand council hall of the Heavenly Vault Divine Palace, majestic and magnificent.
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